Under the proviso to Section 27A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the court…
The proviso to section 27A allows a fine above ₹2 lakh where reasons are recorded in the judgment. It increases that monetary ceiling; it does not itself authorise reducing…
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Under the proviso to Section 27A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the court may-
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The proviso to section 27A allows a fine above ₹2 lakh where reasons are recorded in the judgment. It increases that monetary ceiling; it does not itself authorise reducing or waiving the substantive imprisonment range or replacing it with community service. Other statutory provisions must be considered separately.